PFL claim stuck in processing for 2+ months - What to do?
Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated. My PFL claim has been processing for over 2 months now. Has anyone else experienced such a long wait? I'm starting to worry that something might be wrong with my application. Any advice on what I should do next or how to check on the status?
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Salim Nasir
Ugh, I feel your pain. I waited almost 3 months for mine to process. It's ridiculous how long they make us wait. Have you tried calling them? That's what finally worked for me.
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Quinn Herbert
•I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating. How many times did you have to call before you got someone on the line?
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Salim Nasir
•Honestly, I lost count. I think I called like 50 times over a couple of weeks. It's a total nightmare 😫
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Hazel Garcia
•50 times?! That's insane. There's gotta be a better way. Has anyone found a trick to get through faster?
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Laila Fury
2 months is actually not that bad compared to some stories I've heard. My cousin's been waiting for 4 months now. The system is completely broken 🤦♂️
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Geoff Richards
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there without sending a notification. It's worth a shot if you haven't looked recently.
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Quinn Herbert
•Yeah, I've been checking obsessively. No updates there either. It just says 'processing' 😞
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Geoff Richards
•Dang, that sucks. Hang in there, hopefully you'll hear something soon!
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Simon White
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Hugo Kass
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this? Seems kinda sketchy to pay for something like that.
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Simon White
•I get the skepticism, but it really did work for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho.
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Nasira Ibanez
•How long did you have to wait once you used the service? Did they actually connect you to a real person?
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Simon White
•It took about an hour, but yeah, I got through to an actual human who could help. Way better than spending all day redialing!
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Khalil Urso
Here's what I did to finally get my claim processed: 1. Gathered all my documents (pay stubs, doctor's notes, etc.) 2. Wrote a detailed letter explaining my situation 3. Faxed everything to their office (yes, fax still works!) 4. Followed up with daily calls 5. Contacted my local state representative for help It took about a week after I did all this, but it finally got moving. Don't give up!
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Quinn Herbert
•Wow, thank you so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try this approach. Fingers crossed it works for me too!
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Myles Regis
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Brian Downey
have u tried sending a carrier pigeon with ur claim info? might be faster than waiting for EDD to get their act together lol 🐦
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Jacinda Yu
•LMAO 🤣 Maybe we should all start training pigeons. Could be a new business opportunity!
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Landon Flounder
•Careful, EDD might start charging a pigeon processing fee 🙄
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Callum Savage
I'm in the same boat, its been 10 weeks for me. This whole system is a joke. How are we supposed to survive while they take their sweet time?
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Ally Tailer
Pro tip: If you can, try calling right when they open. I got through on my third try doing this. Good luck!
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Quinn Herbert
•Thanks for the tip! What time do they open? I'll set my alarm and give it a shot.
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Ally Tailer
•They open at 8am PST. Be ready to dial at 7:59! 😅
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